Once IB, always IB?

BabyGresh · December 2014

I had implantation bleeding with my last pregnancy, but unfortunately miscarried. I feel pregnant, but just started spotting. Could it be IB again?

akraus2015 · December 2014

BabyGresh said:
I had implantation bleeding with my last pregnancy, but unfortunately miscarried. I feel pregnant, but just started spotting. Could it be IB again?

What does "feeling pregnant" feel like?

ETA: I'm sorry for your loss.

Wine&Cupcakes · December 2014

Test. That is all.

I also feel like a million bucks when I drink champagne. Does that make me rich?

BabyGresh · December 2014

What is QFP? I have been pregnant before. It is different feeling abdomen cramps, body acne, and super emotional.

BabyGresh · December 2014

Why are yall being mean?

meerkatmillie · December 2014

BabyGresh said:

Why are yall being mean?

Read the newbie blog, specifically:

https://tbttgp.wordpress.com/implantation-bleeding/

pippacricket · December 2014

The only way to know is if you take a test.

akraus2015 · December 2014

BabyGresh said:
Why are yall being mean?

I wasn't being mean at all, but I have "felt pregnant" many, many times. Mostly before AF comes. If you've been pregnant before you should know that a positive pregnancy test is the only way to confirm pregnancy. Online message boards cannot do that for you.

And I did edit my first post to add that I am sorry for your loss, I have never had MC before but I can imagine it's a very hard thing to go through. I truly hope that your next pregnancy is your healthy, take home baby.

homemakermama · December 2014

@BabyGresh this is a great community full of awesome women who have a lot of knowledge to offer. Please take the advice given and read the newbie blog, take a pregnancy test, and lurk so you have an idea how this board works.

If you where looking for "SQEEEE ITS TOTES IMPLANTATION BLEEDING!!! YOU PREGNANT!!!" Then move along to babygaga.com or babycenter.com, because your only going to get the truth here.

The TRUTH is that we cannot see into your uterus.

ETA: words be hard

carolinagirl67 · December 2014

Pee on a stick.

londonlea04 · December 2014

BabyGresh said:

Why are yall being mean?

You asked if you were pregnant... what did you expect? Plus NO ONE was mean to you. They gave you some sarcasm and honest answers.

homemakermama · December 2014

Andplusalso I read your title as..... Not what it was.

londonlea04 · December 2014

homemakermama said:

Andplusalso I read your title as..... Not what it was.

Were you thinking irritable bowel? because thats what I thought this was gonna be about!

meerkatmillie · December 2014

Joy2611 said:
The women on this board are very educated about pregnancy and getting pregnant. Unless you have scientific-based reasons for believing you are pregnant (a positive test, a luteal phase that has stretched to 18 days), then we will continue to give you honesty, not empty comments stating things that are probably not true.

I love Joy. More science please

homemakermama · December 2014

londonlea04 said:

homemakermama said:

Andplusalso I read your title as..... Not what it was.

Were you thinking irritable bowel? because thats what I thought this was gonna be about!

Totally wasn't, but I'll roll with it!

homemakermama · December 2014

risscabobs said:

homemakermama said:

londonlea04 said:

homemakermama said:

Andplusalso I read your title as..... Not what it was.

Were you thinking irritable bowel? because thats what I thought this was gonna be about!

Totally wasn't, but I'll roll with it!

Curiosity peaked.

Wellll I didn't wanna say cause I didn't want OP to think it was directed toward her or anything***disclaimer***, but I really though it was ignorant bitch, first thigh that popped into my head.

Scatterbug · December 2014

homemakermama said:

risscabobs said:

homemakermama said:

londonlea04 said:

homemakermama said:

Andplusalso I read your title as..... Not what it was.

Were you thinking irritable bowel? because thats what I thought this was gonna be about!

Totally wasn't, but I'll roll with it!

Curiosity peaked.

Wellll I didn't wanna say cause I didn't want OP to think it was directed toward her or anything***disclaimer***, but I really though it was ignorant bitch, first thigh that popped into my head.

DH just woke up I chuckled so loud!

MrsC0617 · December 2014

BabyGresh said:
Why are yall being mean?

K. Sure, you're pregnant. It's implantation bleeding and you're pregnant. If that's the only answer you wanted, why did you bother asking the question? I'm sorry for your loss.

BabyGresh · December 2014

I wasn't expecting people to sugar coat things. But sarcasm is hardly the answer. I've had a terrible time with this loss, and I am just trying to understand my body. Sorry for thinking this was a place of help and support for those yearning for a baby.

BabyGresh · December 2014

I agree, thank you @riderchik.

BabyGresh · December 2014

I wasn't expecting people to sugar coat things, but sarcasm is hardly the answer. I've had a terrible time with this loss, and I am just trying to understand my body. Sorry for thinking this was a place of help and support for those yearning for a baby.

JennyH81 · December 2014

Joy2611 said:

BabyGresh said:

I wasn't expecting people to sugar coat things. But sarcasm is hardly the answer. I've had a terrible time with this loss, and I am just trying to understand my body. Sorry for thinking this was a place of help and support for those yearning for a baby.

This place is very much one of help and support. It's also full of education about what happens during menstrual cycles and early pregnancy. We advocate for knowledge about your body and true understanding.

The gift of this place is what you're after; the wrapping is different than you expected. Only you can decide if that's a dealbreaker for you.

If you take nothing else away from here, take these things:

1. Buy the book "Taking Charge of Your Fertility" and read it.
2. Basal body temping will set you free.

@BabyGresh

OP, first off - so very sorry for your loss.

I'm still a relative newbie, but I have found what Joy said to be so true. The women here are honest, knowledgeable, and yes, snarky (and often hilariously so), but I'd take that a million times over women feeding me false squees only to find myself getting a BFN. I think that would be an awful emotional roller coaster. Being realistic is not being unsupportive - it's more along the lines of "be cruel to be kind" (although to be clear, I don't find the things here cruel at all). All the women on here want a happy, healthy take home baby just as much as you do, and those who give support receive support back in abundance. So don't discount the wisdom and support you can get here - read the newbie blog, listen to the very honest and well-intentioned advice, and jump in to supporting others and participating in threads like WTO and TWW. It is well worth it.

Once IB, always IB?

Re: Once IB, always IB?

DX (me): Inborn error of metabolism - protein restriction, metabolic formula & weekly blood tests

DNA Results (7/1): DH is NOT a carrier for my genetic disorder!

7/3: Metabolic clinic gave the green light to TTC - holy crap!

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